The first episode of the western series Wrangler is broadcast on NBC in the United States, starring Jason Evers as Pitcairn and guest starring Susan Oliver. The episode is written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, who also created the series, his first to get past the pilot stage. Wrangler also boasts another historic first, being the first western to be shot on videotape instead of film. As of 2024, it is uncertain if the episode has been preserved in its entirety, though a videotape of unedited footage is held in UCLA’s archives. 
